20 Perfect Provence Vacation Rentals for 2024
If you're like us, where you stay during your vacation is a huge part of the pleasure. If you've decided on a rental villa rather than a hotel, you want the perfect location, size, decor, amenities and of course you want it to have that undefinable je ne sais quoi...no matter what your budget is.
But how to find it, with so many options online...so many rental agencies...and so many villas to choose from? So glad you asked! We've got an uncanny ability to match you (our wonderful clients) to the most-perfect vacation villa. We're like a house whisperer!
We keep an extensive database of hand-picked rentals across Provence and the Côte d'Azur--all locations and prices--and we're updating it all the time. You tell us what you want and we'll come back quickly with a selection. Then together we'll discuss pros and cons, narrow the list and help you choose. Et voila!
To get things started, here are 20 homes that we absolutely love--arranged loosely by size and price--that we know you'll love too. These rentals are popular and always fill up...so let's book your 2024 vacation tout suite! Contact us via email (WhatToDoinProvence@gmail.com) or use the form here.
Heavenly Hillside Home with To-Die-For Views
Ancient three-bedroom house, exquisitely renovated, perched on the hillside in one of the Luberon's most beautiful villages, with a three-level terrace and stunning views all the way to Mont Ventoux...an extraordinary panorama! Your private dining turret forms part of Bonnieux's 12th-century city walls. The Australian owners chose elegant furnishings (Persian rugs, antique armchairs, chandeliers, marble vanities, claw-foot tub) combined with brocante finds to create a luxurious-but-laid-back French Country vibe, complete with AC and a plunge pool. Perfect for families with older kids and small groups who love the energy of village life: boulangeries, cafes, restaurants, galleries and the weekly market, etc. are all just a short walk away. Great for hikers, bikers (you can rent electric bikes right in town), food and wine lovers, history buffs...and getting out to explore the natural beauty of the Luberon and beyond. Off season, the minimum stay is five nights. In season, rentals are one week minimum, Saturday to Saturday. Weekly rental ranges from €1700 to €3100.
Perfect in Provence
One of our most-popular rentals, this stylish and comfy home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, outdoor lounge terrace, large yard and pool...just a couple blocks walk to downtown St. Remy, where you'll find restaurants, cafes, galleries, shops, history galore and one of the best outdoor markets in the region. Amenities include A/C, dishwasher, washer / dryer, WiFi, new flooring throughout and more. Heated and well insulated for winter holidays too! 2024 Prices range from €1950 to €3300 per week, depending on season.
Loving the Village Life, Part I
Everyone loves this three-bedroom, three-bath decorator apartment with A/C and roof terrace (perfect for the apero hour before dinner or star-gazing after!) in the heart of historic St. Remy. Step out to shops, restaurants, cafes, galleries, cinema, museums, etc...then come home to space, comfort and ease. Perfect for: three couples or a small family (no kids under 12 please) who love a village setting and don't need a pool. 2024 prices: €540 per night (2 night min); weekly rate €3780. A small cleaning fee based on the number of guests will be extra, as are the standard (also small) traveler taxes. Note this apartment and the one listed just below are in the same building and can sometimes be rented together although they can't be adjoined.
Loving the Village Life, Part II
Here's a charming decorator apartment right in the heart of the historic village in St. Remy, just recently completely re-done. The host also owns the apartment listed just above; she created both using beautiful Provencale fabrics, traditional antiques, high-quality linens...and all the mod-cons you'll want for a flawless vacation. There are no steps in this ground floor two-bedroom, two-bath apartment, which is walk-able to everything in town...shops, restaurants, cafes, galleries, cinema, museums, etc. Then snuggle in to space, comfort and ease. Perfect for: two couples or a small family (no kids under 12 please) who love a village setting and don't need a pool. One recent guest wrote: "Beautifully decorated...and you cannot get more central. As we were there in hot summer, the cool and tranquil apartment was a true oasis from both the heat and the hustle and bustle of the village. Often we simply didn't want to leave the apartment. It also has excellent use of space and different seating areas if you want to find a quiet corner to chill. The host provided nice touches like a bottle of rose in the wine chiller, coffee pods, tea, sugar. The linen and towels were excellent quality--crisp white cotton. The beds were super comfortable--firm but not too firm. And finally, the showers and bathroom were excellent quality and in pristine condition (which is not always the norm in old French towns/buildings). If you want to be in central St Remy, I can't think of a better place or location." 2024 pricing: €320 per night (3 night min); weekly rate is €2240. Small additional fees for cleaning and traveler taxes will be charged based on the number of adults staying.
Nature and Nurture in St. Remy
This serene, inviting home sits on a peaceful and lush 3000-square-meter property, filled with olive trees, at the foot of the Alpilles Mountains. St. Remy’s large mountain reservoir (with a dam originally built by the Romans) is just up the gorgeous winding road. Whether you plan to rest and rejuvenate, tackle some serious hiking and biking or spend your days site-seeing, this fully renovated 1960s bungalow is the perfect base, perfectly priced. Downstairs there are 2 double bedrooms and 1 single bedroom (small and perfect for a child...or a relative you don't like so much)...and a bathroom. Upstairs under the eves is another full bedroom and bath. Every room was designed with large French doors or windows to let in loads of light and views....and there's air conditioning and fans. There's a sparkling pool, an outdoor shower...and the historic village of St. Remy just 1.5 kms away...a walk of just under 20 minutes. 2024 pricing ranges from 1200€ to 3800€ per week.
Fresh Croissants Can Delivered Daily...
Charming, antique-filled, 18th-century home in St. Remy on an historic estate, 10 to 15 min walk to town. Nice flexibility here in terms of group size, as the house can be rented as a two- or three-bedroom. The master has a king bed with separate bathroom with tub. The second bedroom has two single beds, convertible into a queen, with an en suite bathroom with shower. The third bedroom has a large double bed, with shower bathroom. The house has all mod cons including washer and dryer, dishwasher, WiFi, A/C, private terrace and BBQ. The large pool (7m x10 m), whirlpool and pool house are shared with other travelers staying elsewhere on the beautifully landscaped property. There’s also a “Guest Quarters” option...with a king size bed, small living room and en suite bathroom...for friends who may decide to visit last minute...plus other full homes ranging in size from two to four bedrooms, some of which may be combined. And—love this!--daily morning delivery of fresh pastries can be added for a small extra charge. 2024 prices range from €1600 to €3000 per week, depending on two bedrooms vs. three and the season.
Old-School Elegance
Gorgeous house with three en suite bedrooms, pool and tennis court in one of our most-desirable villages. Large living/dining room with old oak beams, fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, two large terraces with several outdoor dining areas, WiFi indoors and out, large TV with DVD, Wii, boules, croquet and two bikes. The pool is one of the largest in the region (20m x 8m) and the property is set within a huge park/garden...with the most-stunning views. Weekly prices range from €2000 (low season) to €5300 (high). Long term rental is available with pricing on demand.
Total Country Calm
On a historic, sun-drenched 60-acre farm, halfway between St. Remy and Avignon, this beautiful 2000-square-foot, three-bedroom home was just completely renovated for a perfect vacation or long-term getaway. The French/American owners live in their own home on the property but the way things are designed, you’ll feel secluded and private. This is a three-bedroom, two-bath traditional stone farmhouse with a modern Provençale aesthetic...fresh, bright and lovingly decorated with antiques and custom-made pieces...and a private swimming pool. All bedrooms have central A/C. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, a shaded outdoor dining and lounge area with BBQ, WiFi, washing machine and petanque court. This is a secure, gated, very unique and beautiful property, with fruit trees, centuries-old plane trees, an olive grove, vast fields, sheep and (wait for it) a large pet pig named Oreo who loves to be scratched between the ears. Weekly prices begin at €3000. Note: during certain periods it's possible to rent the three-bedroom farmhouse, the family's very-grand five-bedroom home (with separate pool) and a simple, two-bedroom, one-bath cottage...all on the same property. Total price for the three houses (sleeping 20 people total) and two pools would be roughly 15K per week.
Var and Away
Experience real Provence in this secluded hideaway on five acres...surrounded by lavender, olive trees and pines...in a century-old stone farmhouse with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, private pool, boules/petanque court and meadow-garden. The ground floor has a large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Two more good-sized bedrooms (and the family bathroom) are upstairs. It’s all hidden away up a long tree-lined drive, just seven minutes from the famous perched village of Cotignac (restaurants, bakeries, cafés, bars, shops, galleries and a market) and 30 to 45 minutes from the stunning Gorges du Verdon and Lac de St.Croix. The spacious outdoor patio has a gas BBQ and dining furniture (everything you need for long lazy lunches and sunset meals) and looks out across a private grassland/woodland valley with fantastic mountain views. The night sky here is magnificent, completely free of light pollution, and you’ll see constellations galore! Pricing for 2024: €2500 to €4000 euros per week.
Sun-Drenched Days, Starry Nights
This three-bedroom, two-bath house is nestled on the most lush, beautiful property, with gorgeous landscaping (olive trees, pines, flowering laurels, lavender) and mountain views...but just 1 km from the heart of St. Remy. The home was totally redone in 2016 and I loved it as soon as I stepped through the door. The location, at the edge of a vast natural park, means you’re surrounded by nature with wonderful hiking and biking right there. Plus, you can walk to the Clinique St. Paul (Van Gogh Clinic), the ancient site of Glanum and up to a gorgeous mountain reservoir which locals love and many travelers miss. The house sleeps six comfortably but was designed so ten people or more have plenty of space for pool parties, outdoor meals and lounging in the shade. The home’s south-facing aspect means the living room, dining room and kitchen are open, airy and light...while the pool looks especially magical at night under star-lit skies. There’s A/C and strong Wifi throughout. 2024 prices range from €2500 to €4500 per week, depending on season and number of guests.
The Lesser-Known Luberon
An elegant, Provençal, village house, with breathtaking views of the famous wine-producing Luberon Valley through every bedroom window. The house sleeps 6 in three bedrooms (plus a baby cot), with two bathrooms. Set in the quiet village of Rustrel, this is the real Provence with friendly people, children playing in the square, boules courts, a great bakery and cafe, two restaurants and loads of hiking nearby. The house has a lovely rooftop terrace with BBQ, and is just a short walk to the village pool (open July & August). Rustrel is a ten minute drive to Apt, with its huge Saturday market and supermarkets, shops, restaurants etc. This is the perfect base for exploring the hills and valleys, the local vineyards, the magnificent ochre trails of the Colorado Provencal and much, much more. Open all year round, prices range from 175€ to 300€ per night – 7 nights minimum in peak season but shorter stays are available the rest of the year – no set arrival/departure day. Discounts available out of peak season for 2 adults using just the master bedroom/bathroom suite.
Family Vacation Starts Now!
Fully restored 18th-century farmhouse with many original architectural elements and all modern comforts including heated pool. Sleeps ten in five bedrooms. Located in a tranquil setting two km from Apt, where there’s restaurants, shops, a cinema and a fantastic Saturday market. This is great base for discovering the historic hill towns of the Luberon, the spectacular Gorges du Verdon (Grand Canyon of France), the Var region and more. Also a perfect base for cyclists...or a great winter rental (with two log fireplaces) but note the pool is closed Nov to March. Pets welcome! Prices range from €1800 to €3500 per week, depending on season, with discounts for longer stays.
Home Sweet Hamlet
This remarkable 12-acre hamlet is home to a group of beautifully restored guest houses on a family-run Provencal estate with a 15th-century flour mill between St. Remy and Avignon. It's walking distance to the village, with a large shared pool, gorgeous grounds, pétanque court, badminton, trampolines, etc., all surrounded by a flowing river and an adjacent forest with 850 acres of walking trails. Each house is separate and private from the others; rent one house or rent the entire 24-bedroom estate, like many groups do for reunions, workshops and special events. Accommodations range from a small studio apartment to an eight-bedroom home and all were renovated from existing buildings which once served the mill in one way or another. For example, one charming house (a former tuilerie where terracotta roof tiles were made) has four bedrooms, terrace, A/C, fully equipped kitchen, salon, dining area, private terrace and garden and rents for €2000 to €3500 per week, depending on the season. The houses and apartments are similar in style and decor, with pretty Provencal fabrics, French country antiques, fireplaces, private terraces and barbecues. Bed and bath linens are top hotel quality, professionally washed and ironed, crisp and soft! Beds are new and also top quality. You'll be welcomed with a just-made tart, fresh flowers or a selection of seasonal fruit and vegetables. Plus, the owners live on the property and there's full time staff to assist as needed.
Antique-Filled Mas in Maussane
Four-bedroom antique-filled farmhouse with A/C and pool in Maussane, in a perfect walk-to-town location. This charming, laid-back village is just 5 minutes from Les Baux,15 min from St. Remy and 30 min from Arles....a perfect base for hiking, biking, horseback riding, golf, wine touring and more. Included in the four-bedroom count is a self-contained apartment with inside and outside entry. Secure courtyard parking with electric gate and space for two cars. Weekly rental is €3955 (low season), €4970 (mid) and €5950(high).
Families Adore This House
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Large open-plan home, beautifully renovated in 2018, in one of the most-charming, desirable villages. You'll feel as though you're in the countryside (thanks to lush landscaping, mature trees, large heated saltwater pool and smashing mountain views) but you're just steps from the village shops, cafes and restaurants. With five bedrooms, house sleeps 12, with a separate wing for kids. Loaded with toys, baby supplies, kids movies, etc. Great hiking, biking and wineries nearby. 2024 rates range from €4500 to €6500 per week.
Magic in the Mountains
Actually, it's more like the foothills than the mountains but here's a gorgeous house with great availability in the most magical setting! With 7 bedrooms and 10 beds, it sleeps 14...with five full bathrooms and one half bath. All the bedrooms have A/C. Ideally nestled in the Alpilles mountain range, with incredible rock hills and lush vineyards climbing around the property, this 18th-century mas has been lovingly restored and updated. It sits on 3,800m2 of landscaped grounds with a large (11m x 5.25m) heated pool...and beautiful unobstructed views. Have breakfast in the traditional pebbled courtyard in front; have dinner poolside under the pergola while the sun sets on the vineyards behind the house. Generous living spaces include a 60m2 living room and a 40m2 dining room, both with original arched stone ceilings. This home is ideal for multiple families or large groups who want the peace and quiet beauty of the countryside but also to be close to charming Provencal towns such as Eygalières, Maussane, St. Remy and Les Baux. You're 35 min from the Avignon TGV and 45 minutes from Marseille Airport. Nearby, enjoy wine tasting, outdoor markets, cooking classes, horseback riding, golf, tennis, hiking, historic tours, fantastic biking and much more. The house still has a few prime summer weeks available in 2024: June 1 - 15, July 13-20, July 27-Aug 3, Aug 17-31. Pricing: 1200€ per night plus 1000€ per week for linens and cleaning. Rentals of fewer than 7 nights may be possible.
Laid-Back and Luxurious
One of the many things we adore about this one-of-a-kind property is the flexibility it offers to couples, families and groups. Singles and couples can rent one B&B room with en-suite bath in the large, art-filled, four-bedroom villa...sharing the public spaces and pool with others. Or, privatize the house, take all four suites and have the large kitchen, living and dining areas, pool, sun room and terraces to yourself. Another possibility is to book one of four "mazet" cottages, each a luxurious home in itself with outdoor terraces, gardens and shared pool. (There are two heated pools, one for adults only.) Each mazet cottage has full kitchen, living room and either one or two bedrooms; one has a sleeping loft for kids. No matter which lodging you choose, you'll experience pure country calm, horses grazing next door and stellar views of lush landscaping (olive and fruit trees, lavender, etc.) with the Alpilles Mountains beyond. This is a fantastic option for retreats, workshops, reunions, weddings...or just the most-idyllic weekend or week (or more!) in Provence for a couple or family. And it's all just 1 km from one of our most-prized villages. Rooms and cottages range from €170 to €500 per night, depending on size and season. Weekly rates for cottages are €1300 to €2900, while rental of the entire four-suite home will cost €5800€ to €9200 per week. Privatizing the whole property (27 people max) is roughly €23,000 per week in high season.
The Holiday Home of Your Dreams
This is the villa so many of our clients describe when they tell us what they dream of renting. Nestled in an olive grove, surrounded by a Mediterranean garden, this stone “farmhouse” offers a peaceful rural setting, wonderful views and a walk-to-town location outside historic and lively Eygalieres. Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, sleeps ten...with the advantage of two master bedrooms: one downstairs, one up. The house combines classic Provencal construction (thick flagstone floors, 18th-century wooden ceilings, etc.) with top tech and amenities such as A/C throughout, heated pool, fibre internet, Wi-Fi throughout (including immediate outdoor space), smart TVs, Sonos sound system and much more. This is a family home, gorgeously furnished, impeccably maintained and highly praised by clients. Available June through September only. 2024 Pricing: June and September are €9350 per week. July and August are €10,560 or €11,220 per week.
Eleven-Bedroom Beauty
It's not easy to find large, elegant houses for large groups but this exceptional 11-bedroom, 9.5-bath, 19th-century bastide in the Luberon ticks all the boxes and then some! It's just 2.5 km from the sought-after village of Gordes, on ten splendid acres. The two-house layout (sleeping 20) allows privacy when wanted but also ideal setting for group gatherings. The property has a pool (of course) and tennis court (not easy to find), plus an olive grove, a small vineyard, a lavender field and stunning views. Some rooms have A/C, fiber is currently being installed and the laundry room has three washer/dryers. 2023 Pricing: €12,650 per week.
A Stunner in L'Isle sur la Sorgue
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This sensational Provencal “bastide” was built in the early 18th century and fully restored in 2016. Amble down the ancient tree-lined drive to find the house set within a full acre of gardens, surrounded by nearly 40 acres of forest and farmland. What a perfect place to de-stress and then set out to discover all the hidden corners of Provence! Or, to host a one-of-a-kind party, wedding or other very-special event! The Bastide has seven large bedrooms (average size: 375 sq. ft.), two of which can be combined to form a two bedroom apartment. There are six bath/shower rooms total. There are also three living rooms (one with 15-foot ceilings which also serves as a dining room), a large kitchen, a library with pool table and more. At certain times of the year, you can also rent the Cottage, a lovely 1600-sq.-ft. farmhouse with three bedrooms, a large kitchen/dining room, a living room, and two baths. There’s a enormous pool (26' x 60') that’s heated May 1 to Sept 30, and a pool house for outdoor meals and lounging. And it’s all just 2 km from charming L’Isle sur la Sorgue, an antiques-and-decor mecca for all of Europe, with 250+ shops and stalls, charming canal-front cafes, fine restaurants and history galore. Plus, there’s river kayaking, wine touring, and terrific biking nearby. Weekly rates in 2023 range from €9000 to €15,000 euros per week.
Quintessential French Country
In a completely idyllic country setting a short drive from Les Baux--and 20 minute from St. Remy--this world-class villa set in an 18th-century olive mill is considered one of the finest properties in Provence. Beautiful French landscaping and gardens, 300-plus olive trees, a potager (kitchen garden...help yourself!), a hen house (fresh eggs daily!), basins and fountains, statues and sculptures, horses grazing, a tennis court...it's all here! Indoors, you'll love how the owners, their architect and designer have maintained all the integrity and authenticity of this prized property. Eight air-conditioned en suite bedrooms have soaring ceilings, beautiful art, the finest linens and top amenities such as Le Labo bath products and Nespresso machines. Everything is on par with a five-star hotel but the home and garden is deliciously, privately yours. This one-of-a-kind property is perfect for a friends and family holiday, a photo shoot, reunion, business meeting, wedding or whatever else you might dream up. Off season, the minimum stay is three to four nights. In season, rentals are one week minimum, Saturday to Saturday. Breakfast (based on seasonal, local produce) is included in the price, as are the services of a dedicated concierge and villa manger who can help with booking restaurants, cooking classes, wine tastings and more. For season 2023, weekly rental is €26,000 (low season) to €36,000 (high).
World Class Getaway in Les Baux
This enchanting 8-bedroom, 8-bath property outside Les Baux offers the perfect combination of luxury, amenities and setting....for leisure, work and special events. It has a vast Mediterranean garden, a 10 x 10-meter heated pool, a professional kitchen and back kitchen, breakfast bakery delivery daily, an outdoor cinema, a small amphitheatre (perfect for saying I DO!), a dedicated English-speaking concierge/house manager and, so you can zip off easily to nearby golf courses, spas and restaurants: an electric 4-seat golf cart and electric 4-seat Kate-brand car. There are dedicated workspaces (if you must), lots of fun things for the kids and--talk about bringing the outdoors in!--two suites across the garden (included in the count of eight) that are fully integrated in the striking craggy rock walls for which the area is known. Linens are five-star-hotel quality by French-brand Bergan; all-natural bath products are Végétalement Provence. In June, July and Aug, you'll have your own private chef at lunch and dinner...plus a maître d'hôtel (from the afternoon through after dinner)...plus daily turndown service. And everywhere you look, you have the best amenity of all: the most-dramatic views of the famous medieval hilltop village. Weekly prices for 2024 begin at €16,000 (low season) and top out at €44,000 (June/July/August). In low season and for some weekends, shorter stays (2 nights min.) are possible, from €3000 per night.